The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Arthur Paulson (ASN: 560703), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Brieulles, France, 29 September 1918. While fearlessly exposing himself by walking along the front line, in order to convey orders to his platoon, Sergeant Paulson was shot three times through the stomach. He nevertheless refused to go to the rear until he had conducted the platoon to its new position, and then declined assistance, walking 500 yards under fire to the dressing station. Upon arriving there, he insisted on sitting up, saying that the stretchers were needed for others. He died shortly afterward, having exhibited exceptional qualities of leadership, courage, and devotion to duty.